A book catalog database for personal collections. Can import data from Readerware 4.
Publisher’s description
What is BookDB?
BookDB is an open-source runtimes & librarie program for Windows from cadwal. It ranks 40th by popularity among runtimes & libraries in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as Portable. It runs without installation (portable). It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.0.1, released on September 6, 2026. 11 versions are listed since June 11, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Project description on GitHub: “A database for books”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
In short: BookDB is an open-source runtimes & librarie tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is BookDB safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0D373F22A45E0245A3629D903895C491CEF0230AB36A5E73B072F6B314240823· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 11 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.1Latest | September 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 4.0.0 | August 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 3.1.0 | July 22, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 3.0.0 | July 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 2.3.0 | July 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 2.2.0 | July 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 2.0.0 | June 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.2.1 | June 22, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id cadwal.BookDB -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- cadwal
- Category
- Runtimes & libraries
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/cadwal/BookDB
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 4.0.1
- Released
- September 6, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 11
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- cadwal.BookDB
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is BookDB free?
Yes. BookDB is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is BookDB safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install BookDB with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Which Windows versions does BookDB support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit and ARM64.
Does BookDB run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of BookDB?
The versions page lists all 11 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 11, 2026.
Can I use BookDB without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to BookDB?
Microsoft Visual C++ v14 Redistributable (x64), LOVE, Taiga, Steam-Library-Manager and MarcEdit. The alternatives page compares them.
